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PONANT bietet Ihnen in der Karibik eine Route entlang der mexikanischen Halbinsel Yucatán nach Guatemala und Belize an.
In Cozumel, gehen Sie an Bord der Le Champlain zu einer 8-tägigen Kreuzfahrt zwischen Traumstränden und präkolumbischen Stätten.
Water Caye bietet herrliche Tauchmöglichkeiten, um die Schätze des mesoamerikanischen Barrier Reefs zu entdecken.
Der nächste Halt ist Santo Tomás de Castilla, von wo aus Sie die Pyramiden von Tikal, einen weiteren bedeutenden Ort der Maya-Zivilisation, oder die Paläste, Pyramiden und Heiligtümer der archäologischen Stätte Quiriguá entdecken können.
Dann geht es weiter nach Livingston, Guatemala, dem Herzen des Garifuna-Landes, das stolz eine originelle Kultur und eine zum Weltkulturerbe der UNESCO zählende Musik pflegt.
Schließlich entdecken Sie Belize, seine himmlischen Strände und sein wundervolles Korallenriff, Heimat des ikonischen Blue Hole, eines der schönsten Tauchplätze der Welt.
Ref : CC3045 - C141121
Kreuzfahrt durch vier Länder in Mittelamerika: Traumstrände, präkolumbische Stätten und Entdeckung der Garifuna-Kultur UNESCO-Welterbestätten: Tikal mit dem Flugzeug und die archäologische Maya-Stätte...
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For your serenity, PONANT organises your transfer between the ship and the pier and then between the ship and the pier. This package is included in your cruise fare.
The following transfers are organized for you:
Embarkation day – Playa del Carmen/Cozumel
Meet and greet at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Playa del Carmen port by our local representative from 2:30pm to 4:00pm.
Transfer to the pier of Playa del Carmen and embarkation on a ferry to Cozumel island.
Transfer to your ship and embarkation.
Cruise onboard your ship.
Disembarkation day – Cozumel/Playa del Carmen
Disembarkation.
Transfer to the pier of Cozumel for embarkation on a ferry to Playa del Carmen (environ 45 minutes).
This programme is subject to change.
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Alain Baraton
Alain Baraton was born 10 September 1957 in La Celle-Saint-Cloud and is the fifth of a family of seven children.
In July 1976 he started working at Versailles as a cashier, then in September was taken on as a trainee assistant gardener. Appointed mosaic gardener in 1978, he entered a Head Gardener competition in 1981. He came first and was assigned to the Trianon Estate and Grand Parc of Versailles. Since 2009, he has also been in charge of the Marly Estate.
He has written many articles for the horticultural press and is author of many books.
Alain Baraton hosts a live gardening programme Saturday and Sunday mornings on France Inter (since 2003) and has a slot called “green hands” every Friday on the Quotidienne programme on Channel 5.
In 2006, he was elected national correspondent for the Académie d’Agriculture de France. He has received four honours for his services to gardening and Versailles: Officer des Arts et des Lettres, Officer du Mérite Agricole, Chevalier du Mérite National, Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur.
Language spoken: French
Credit photo: Free of right
Vorbehaltlich des Widerrufs im Falle von höherer Gewalt
Alain Baraton
Alain Baraton was born 10 September 1957 in La Celle-Saint-Cloud and is the fifth of a family of seven children.
In July 1976 he started working at Versailles as a cashier, then in September was taken on as a trainee assistant gardener. Appointed mosaic gardener in 1978, he entered a Head Gardener competition in 1981. He came first and was assigned to the Trianon Estate and Grand Parc of Versailles. Since 2009, he has also been in charge of the Marly Estate.
He has written many articles for the horticultural press and is author of many books.
Alain Baraton hosts a live gardening programme Saturday and Sunday mornings on France Inter (since 2003) and has a slot called “green hands” every Friday on the Quotidienne programme on Channel 5.
In 2006, he was elected national correspondent for the Académie d’Agriculture de France. He has received four honours for his services to gardening and Versailles: Officer des Arts et des Lettres, Officer du Mérite Agricole, Chevalier du Mérite National, Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur.
Language spoken: French
Credit photo: Free of right
Ideal clothes for life on board:
During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.
Informal evening:
In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.
For women:
For men:
Officer’s evening:
Depending on the itinerary and the program of your cruise, an Officer’s Evening with a white dress code may be organized. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white).
Gala evening:
During the cruise, two gala evenings will be organised on board. Thus, we recommend that you bring one or two formal outfits.
For women:
For men:
SHOP:
A small shop is available on board offering a wide range of outfits, jewellery, leather goods and many accessories.
A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.
ACCESSORIES:
HEALTH CARE:
OUTFITS ON BOARD:
PRECAUTIONS:
In your hand luggage, remember to bring any medicines that you need, and possibly a small spare bag of toiletries (in case of delay in the delivery of your baggage by the airline). Remember to always have your travel documents with you in case you need them: hotel vouchers, cruise vouchers, return flight tickets... Never leave them in your hold luggage.
All our cabins have a safe. We recommend not to go ashore with valuable jewellery.
PONANT Aktivitäten
Diving - Summer
Scuba diving
Supervision of the dives
Your dives will be led by your PONANT instructor. He will take care of your safety and that all goes smoothly. On some diving sites, as in natural reserves or if the local regulations require it, a local guide will escort the diving.
Level required for scuba diving on this cruise
The minimum level required for scuba diving on this cruise is 1star CMAS or the PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent). The certification card, the diving log book and a medical certificate (less than 12 months) must be presented at the beginning of the cruise to our main diving instructor.
Within the context of the health measures relating to Covid-19, you will also be required to complete a health declaration. You will be given this form when you pre-book your dive.
Process of the dives (certified divers)
The instructor reserves the right to check divers’ ability for maximum safety. As we will dive in remote places, the dives will be done without decompression stop. A safety stop of 3 minutes at 5 metres will be mandatory. The depth that can be reached will depend on the certification of the divers:
Process of the initiation dives (beginners)
Before your initiation dive, your instructor will show you the equipment and will explain to you how to communicate underwater using hand gestures and how to breathe through a regulator. Once in the water, equipped with your material, you will learn how to breathe through your regulator on the surface for a couple of minutes. When your instructor feels you are ready, he will immerse you in water for about 20 minutes to a depth of 6 metres maximum.
Duration of the dives
The diving activity lasts from 2 to 3 hours, which includes the journey to the diving site and the diving. This duration may vary according to the site, the level of divers, weather conditions and the number of participants. For experienced divers, the duration of dives varies between 35 and 60 minutes depending on the site, the diver’s experience and consumption.
Supplied equipment
Mask and snorkel: for health reasons due to Covid-19, we strongly recommend that you come on board with your own mask and snorkel .As an exception, you will be able to borrow them in accordance with sanitary conditions.
The passenger may participate in scuba diving activities, subject to compliance with certain conditions established in accordance with the health, scientific and medical measures applicable on the day of the dive.
* within the limit of available stock.
Fauna and flora of the Caribbean Sea
The fauna of the Caribbean Sea is very varied. During the different dives, divers can observe various species of benthic fauna such as French angel fish, queen angel fish, spotted drums, puffer fish, parrots fish, and pelagic fauna such as spotted eagle ray, barracudas, horse eyes jackfish, as well as fixed wildlife such as gorgonians and barrel sponges.
Scuba diving activities on this cruise
PORTS OF CALL |
CERTIFIED DIVES |
INITIATION DIVES |
Mexico - Cozumel |
NO |
NO |
Honduras - Water Caye |
YES |
YES |
Guatemala - Santo Tomás de Castilla |
NO |
NO |
Guatemala - Livingston |
NO |
NO |
Belize - Belize City |
YES |
NO |
Belize - Half Moon Caye |
YES |
NO |
Mexico - Cozumel |
NO |
NO |
These sites are indicative. The proposed diving excursions may be changed depending on weather and safety conditions and the number of divers.
Rates
This activity must be pre-booked before departure with your travel advisor. Any reservation made after this deadline will only be confirmed once on board and subject to availability.
For any dive in the Great Blue Hole, the minimum certification required will be Advanced Open Water Diver or 2 Stars Cmas Diver.
14. November 2021 Cozumel
Einschiffung 14.11.2021 von 19h00 bis 20h00
Abfahrt 14.11.2021 um 21h00
Cozumel, die zweitgrößte Insel Mexikos, liegt vor der Riviera Maya. Die Insel an der nördlichen Spitze des großen mesoamerikanischen Barrier Reefs ist berühmt für ihre Schorchel- und Tauchplätze und die unglaubliche Transparenz ihres kristallklaren Wassers in einem Meeresschutzgebiet. Auch an der Küste und im Innern der Insel sind Schätze zu entdecken: heilige Orte der Maya, die der Medizin, der Liebe und der Fruchtbarkeit gewidmet sind, Cenotes, das Museum, das Naturschutzgebiet, Mangroven, Lagunen, Dünen, lange einsame Strände. Genießen Sie den Blick auf diese weiten Landstriche vom hoch gelegenen Leuchtturm im Naturschutzgebiet Punta Sur im Süden der Insel.
15. November 2021 Auf See
Ankunft 15.11.2021
Abfahrt 15.11.2021
Genießen Sie während der Tage auf See die zahlreichen Freizeitangebote an Bord. Gönnen Sie sich Entspannung im Spa oder halten Sie sich im Fitnessraum in Form. Lassen Sie sich je nach Jahreszeit zu einem Sprung in den Pool oder zu einem Sonnenbad verlocken. Dieser Tag ohne Zwischenstopp bietet auch Gelegenheit, einer Konferenz oder einer der an Bord angebotenen Vorstellungen beizuwohnen, in der Boutique ein wenig zu shoppen oder die PONANT-Fotografen in ihrem eigenen Bereich aufzusuchen. Wer das offene Meer liebt, bewundert auf dem Oberdeck das Schauspiel der Wogen und kann mit etwas Glück Meerestiere beobachten. Eine zauberhafte kleine Auszeit mit Komfort, Entspannung und Unterhaltung.
16. November 2021 Water Caye
Ankunft 16.11.2021 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 16.11.2021 am frühen Abend
Im Archipel der Bahía-Inseln liegen paradiesische Cayes, kleine, geschützte Korallen-Inseln in transparentem, türkisfarbenem Wasser. Die Postkartenlandschaft der weißen, von Kokospalmen gesäumten Sandstrände und Riffe des abgelegenen Eilands Water Caye vor der Insel Utila begeistern alle Liebhaber von Bade- und Schnorchelfreuden.
17. November 2021 Santo Tomás de Castilla
Ankunft 17.11.2021 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 17.11.2021 abends
Die Hafenstadt Santo Tomás de Castilla im Nordosten Guatemalas an den Küsten der Amatique Bay ist der ideale Ausgangspunkt für einen Besuch der fabelhaften Maya-Stätte im Quiriguá-Nationalpark. Dieser seit 1981 zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe zählende Ort ist eine wahrhaftige Brücke zu vergangenen Zeiten, die Sie mitten in eine Kulturlandschaft aus Ruinen und Überresten aus dem 8. Jahrhundert führt.
18. November 2021 Livingston
Ankunft 18.11.2021 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 18.11.2021 mittags
Livingston ist eine guatemaltekische Stadt der ganz besonderen Art, eine Enklave mit Karibik-Atmosphäre am Ufer des Rio Dulce. Die kleine, gemütliche Stadt hat keinen Landzugang zum Rest des Landes und ist nur auf dem Seeweg mit kleinen Motorbooten, sogenannten Lanchas, zu erreichen. Hier befinden Sie sich auf dem Gebiet der Garifunas. Die Bewohner, Nachkommen von Sklaven aus Jamaika, verewigen ihre Kultur durch mündliche Überlieferung und Zeremonien. Die Musik der Garifunas mit ihren eingängigen, dem Reggae ähnelnden Klängen und der dazugehörige Tanz im Trommelrhythmus zählen zum Immateriellen Kulturerbe der UNESCO.
19. November 2021 Belize City
Ankunft 19.11.2021 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 19.11.2021 am frühen Abend
Belize City ist die ehemalige Hauptstadt und die größte Stadt des Landes. Diese lebendige Stadt am Ufer der Karibik ist ein Symbol für die Verschmelzung der britischen, spanischen und Maya-Kulturen. Der Startpunkt für Flüge über das Blue Hole und das Korallenriff ist auch der ideale Ausgangsort, um die Schätze der Maya-Architektur zu entdecken: Die imposanten und geheimnisvollen Ruinen der Tempel und Paläste von Lamanai und Xunantunich erwarten Sie im Herzen des Dschungels. Ein weiteres Erlebnis ist ein Spaziergang an der Mündung des Belize River, auf der Sie mit etwas Glück und Aufmerksamkeit Seekühe, Delfine, Krokodile, Leguane und zahlreiche Wasservogelarten beobachten können.
20. November 2021 Half Moon Caye
Ankunft 20.11.2021 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 20.11.2021 am späten Vormittag
Die tropische Insel Half Moon Caye erstreckt sich wie ein grüner Halbmond auf dem kristallklaren Wasser der Karibik. Das älteste geschützte Meeres- und Ornithologiegebiet Mittelamerikas verführt durch seine mit Kokospalmen gesäumten Strände, bietet aber auch eine unglaubliche Unterwasserwelt, die man mit Flossen, Maske und Schnorchel erkunden kann. Korallen, Schwämme, Meeresschildkröten, Leopardenrochen, Aale und braune Zackenbarsche bevölkern das türkisfarbene Wasser. Der Küstenwald am Ufer beherbergt muntere Geckos und eine große Kolonie von Rotfußtölpeln, die als spektakuläre Taucher gelten und die unter Wasser blitzschnell kleine Fischen und Tintenfische fangen können.
21. November 2021 Cozumel
Ankunft 21.11.2021 am frühen Vormittag
Ausschiffung 21.11.2021 um 07h45
Cozumel, die zweitgrößte Insel Mexikos, liegt vor der Riviera Maya. Die Insel an der nördlichen Spitze des großen mesoamerikanischen Barrier Reefs ist berühmt für ihre Schorchel- und Tauchplätze und die unglaubliche Transparenz ihres kristallklaren Wassers in einem Meeresschutzgebiet. Auch an der Küste und im Innern der Insel sind Schätze zu entdecken: heilige Orte der Maya, die der Medizin, der Liebe und der Fruchtbarkeit gewidmet sind, Cenotes, das Museum, das Naturschutzgebiet, Mangroven, Lagunen, Dünen, lange einsame Strände. Genießen Sie den Blick auf diese weiten Landstriche vom hoch gelegenen Leuchtturm im Naturschutzgebiet Punta Sur im Süden der Insel.
From the pier, board your coach for the 1 ½-hour drive to Quirigua Archaeological Park, one of the greatest Mayan cities.
This site is located along the lower Motagua River. During the Maya Classic Period (AD 200 –900), Quirigua was situated at the juncture of several important trade routes. It shares its architectural and sculptural styles with nearby Copan, whose history is closely entwined.
Inhabited since the 2nd century AD, Quirigua had become the capital of an autonomous and prosperous state. The ruins contain some outstanding 8th-century monuments, carved stelae and sculpted calendars that constitute an essential source for the study of Mayan civilisation. It was declared World Heritage by Unesco in 1981.
During this tour, you will be able to admire all the Stellae as well as the Main Acropolis, the Royal Palaces and the Ball Court.
At the end of the visit, reboard your coach for the 1 ½-hour return drive to the pier and your ship.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 85.00 €
Board your air-conditioned coach at the pier and get ready to discover the beautiful countryside of Guatemala. The drive will take you through lush rainforest vegetation, while you listen to the explanations of your guide. See banana plantations and small villages where the banana and cacao plantation workers and their families live amidst the beautiful nature. After 90 minutes of driving, you will arrive at the village of Rio Dulce, located at the edge of Lake Izabal. Then, leave your coach and embark on a local boat for a 10-minute ride to the fortress.
The fortress, or “San Felipe Castle”, was built by the Spaniards to protect the lake against the pirate raids from the Caribbean. Built in 1595, the construction of the fort was ordered by Francisco de Sande. Here, discover how the Spanish garrison lived and the perils they had to endure to protect the area. You will have many opportunities to take some pictures. The castle belongs to the tentative list of Unesco Cultural Heritage.
After the visit, board a local boat for a 10-minute ride to a local hotel where you will enjoy a light snack before reboarding the boat and then your coach for the return dive to the pier and your ship.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 70.00 €
Board your comfortable, air-conditioned coach for the approximately 1¼ hour drive to the river outpost accompanied by your guide, who will share Belize’s rich cultural and ecological heritage with you.
Upon arrival, you will have a quick restroom break before boarding a local boat for the 1½-hour ride up the New River towards Lamanai Mayan site. Keep your eyes open and your cameras ready as crocodiles, iguanas, a variety of species of birds and even a troop of howler monkeys are just some of the wildlife that might make an appearance for you.
On approaching the entrance of the New River Lagoon, the ruins of the high temple rise into view, welcoming you to the ancient Mayan city. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before visiting the ruins. For 1½ hours, discover this hidden world still surrounded by pristine jungle, and where elite rulers are buried in magnificent temples and sacred deities are immortalised in stone images. Lamanai is a Mesoamerican archaeological site, and was once a major city of the Maya civilisation. It is renowned for its exceptionally long occupation, spanning three millennia beginning in the Early Preclassic Maya period and continuing through the Spanish and British Colonial periods. Unlike most Classic-period sites in the southern Maya lowlands, Lamanai was not abandoned at the end of the 10th century AD.
After the visit and some time at leisure, board your boat for the 1½-hour ride back to the outpost where your waiting bus which will drive you back to the pier and your ship.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 120.00 €
Enjoy a wildlife adventure where you will have a chance to observe manatee dolphin, crocodiles, iguanas and many species of aquatic birds.
After embarking a local boat, your experienced captain will head out of the harbour and along the Belize City coastline on a short run to the Belize River. Enjoy the scenic ride along the colourful seafront while you enter the mouth of the Belize River after an approximately 15-minute journey.
During 1 h 15 cruise slowly along the calm waters, along the jungle-covered river bank, in pursuit of the many different species of wildlife that live in and along this winding tropical waterway. Your guide will help you keep a sharp look-out for crocodiles, manatees, and iguanas, numerous species of colourful birds and even, on occasion, a playful dolphin or two that have come up the river in search of a meal.
Enjoy refreshments during your return journey to the pier and your ship.
Participants should be able to get on/off the boats without assistance. We recommend you protect yourself from the sun and bring an insect repellent. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. A signed waiver is required to participate to this tour. This tour is only conducted in English. It is limited to 40 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 40.00 €
From the pier, board your coach for a 2-hour panoramic drive, through small villages, each with their own quaint personality. As you approach the site, you’ll pass the larger towns of Santa Elena and San Ignacio. Then, embark a local ferry for a 5-minute ride across a small river to access the remote ruins.
Xunantunich Mayan archaeological site was a major ceremonial centre during the Classic Period and is composed of six major plazas, surrounded by more than 25 temples and palaces. Located on a natural limestone ridge, the site provides panoramic views of the hilly Cayo District and is situated just 3.2 km (2 miles) from the Guatemala border. The largest temple “El Castillo”, excavated and partially restored, is famous for its frieze, a banded stucco decoration that at one time extended around the entire pyramid. During your 1½-hour guided tour, you will also visit the site’s three plazas and partially excavated ball court.
Before leaving the site, spend some time at the display centre with your guide.
At the end of your visit, board the ferry again for the ride back to your awaiting coach. A 10-minute drive will take you to the city of San Ignacio, where you will enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Next, reboard your coach for the 2-hour return drive to the pier and your ship.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 90.00 €
Prepare yourself for a once in a lifetime snorkel tour at the world famous Blue Hole of Belize.
You will be picked up directly from your ship and after a short boat ride, you will be swimming in the beautiful and mysterious Blue Hole located within the Lighthouse Reef.
As a barrier reef is surrounding the Blue Hole, even on windy days snorkelling is still enjoyable. You will see many species of tropical fish, numerous types of corals and sponges and many other kinds of marine life.
After approximately 1 h 30 of snorkelling at the Blue Hole, climb back aboard your boat and ride back to your ship.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 220.00 €
Einzelkabinenzuschlag geschenkt
EINZELKABINENZUSCHLAG GESCHENKT*
*Einzelkabinenzuschlag entfällt. Begrenztes Kontingent, abhängig von Verfügbarkeit.
Tauchen
Bei einem Schnuppertauchgang oder einem Tauchgang für erfahrene Taucher, die die erforderlichen Zertifikate besitzen (Niveau 1 für Yachtkreuzfahrten und Niveau 2 für Expeditionskreuzfahrten), können Sie in Begleitung eines Tauchguides von PONANT und eines einheimischen Tauchguides, falls vorgeschrieben, die schönsten Unterwasserwelten der Erde entdecken. Sie gewährleisten Ihre Sicherheit und den reibungslosen Ablauf Ihrer Tauchgänge: Begleitung von jeweils vier zertifizierten Tauchern, Bewertung des Niveaus der Taucher, Respekt der Zonen und Sicherheitsstufen und der maximal autorisierten Tauchtiefe.
From the pier, board your coach for the 1 ½-hour drive to Quirigua Archaeological Park, one of the greatest Mayan cities.
This site is located along the lower Motagua River. During the Maya Classic Period (AD 200 –900), Quirigua was situated at the juncture of several important trade routes. It shares its architectural and sculptural styles with nearby Copan, whose history is closely entwined.
Inhabited since the 2nd century AD, Quirigua had become the capital of an autonomous and prosperous state. The ruins contain some outstanding 8th-century monuments, carved stelae and sculpted calendars that constitute an essential source for the study of Mayan civilisation. It was declared World Heritage by Unesco in 1981.
During this tour, you will be able to admire all the Stellae as well as the Main Acropolis, the Royal Palaces and the Ball Court.
At the end of the visit, reboard your coach for the 1 ½-hour return drive to the pier and your ship.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 85.00 €
Board your air-conditioned coach at the pier and get ready to discover the beautiful countryside of Guatemala. The drive will take you through lush rainforest vegetation, while you listen to the explanations of your guide. See banana plantations and small villages where the banana and cacao plantation workers and their families live amidst the beautiful nature. After 90 minutes of driving, you will arrive at the village of Rio Dulce, located at the edge of Lake Izabal. Then, leave your coach and embark on a local boat for a 10-minute ride to the fortress.
The fortress, or “San Felipe Castle”, was built by the Spaniards to protect the lake against the pirate raids from the Caribbean. Built in 1595, the construction of the fort was ordered by Francisco de Sande. Here, discover how the Spanish garrison lived and the perils they had to endure to protect the area. You will have many opportunities to take some pictures. The castle belongs to the tentative list of Unesco Cultural Heritage.
After the visit, board a local boat for a 10-minute ride to a local hotel where you will enjoy a light snack before reboarding the boat and then your coach for the return dive to the pier and your ship.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 70.00 €
Board your comfortable, air-conditioned coach for the approximately 1¼ hour drive to the river outpost accompanied by your guide, who will share Belize’s rich cultural and ecological heritage with you.
Upon arrival, you will have a quick restroom break before boarding a local boat for the 1½-hour ride up the New River towards Lamanai Mayan site. Keep your eyes open and your cameras ready as crocodiles, iguanas, a variety of species of birds and even a troop of howler monkeys are just some of the wildlife that might make an appearance for you.
On approaching the entrance of the New River Lagoon, the ruins of the high temple rise into view, welcoming you to the ancient Mayan city. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before visiting the ruins. For 1½ hours, discover this hidden world still surrounded by pristine jungle, and where elite rulers are buried in magnificent temples and sacred deities are immortalised in stone images. Lamanai is a Mesoamerican archaeological site, and was once a major city of the Maya civilisation. It is renowned for its exceptionally long occupation, spanning three millennia beginning in the Early Preclassic Maya period and continuing through the Spanish and British Colonial periods. Unlike most Classic-period sites in the southern Maya lowlands, Lamanai was not abandoned at the end of the 10th century AD.
After the visit and some time at leisure, board your boat for the 1½-hour ride back to the outpost where your waiting bus which will drive you back to the pier and your ship.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 120.00 €
Enjoy a wildlife adventure where you will have a chance to observe manatee dolphin, crocodiles, iguanas and many species of aquatic birds.
After embarking a local boat, your experienced captain will head out of the harbour and along the Belize City coastline on a short run to the Belize River. Enjoy the scenic ride along the colourful seafront while you enter the mouth of the Belize River after an approximately 15-minute journey.
During 1 h 15 cruise slowly along the calm waters, along the jungle-covered river bank, in pursuit of the many different species of wildlife that live in and along this winding tropical waterway. Your guide will help you keep a sharp look-out for crocodiles, manatees, and iguanas, numerous species of colourful birds and even, on occasion, a playful dolphin or two that have come up the river in search of a meal.
Enjoy refreshments during your return journey to the pier and your ship.
Participants should be able to get on/off the boats without assistance. We recommend you protect yourself from the sun and bring an insect repellent. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. A signed waiver is required to participate to this tour. This tour is only conducted in English. It is limited to 40 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 40.00 €
From the pier, board your coach for a 2-hour panoramic drive, through small villages, each with their own quaint personality. As you approach the site, you’ll pass the larger towns of Santa Elena and San Ignacio. Then, embark a local ferry for a 5-minute ride across a small river to access the remote ruins.
Xunantunich Mayan archaeological site was a major ceremonial centre during the Classic Period and is composed of six major plazas, surrounded by more than 25 temples and palaces. Located on a natural limestone ridge, the site provides panoramic views of the hilly Cayo District and is situated just 3.2 km (2 miles) from the Guatemala border. The largest temple “El Castillo”, excavated and partially restored, is famous for its frieze, a banded stucco decoration that at one time extended around the entire pyramid. During your 1½-hour guided tour, you will also visit the site’s three plazas and partially excavated ball court.
Before leaving the site, spend some time at the display centre with your guide.
At the end of your visit, board the ferry again for the ride back to your awaiting coach. A 10-minute drive will take you to the city of San Ignacio, where you will enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Next, reboard your coach for the 2-hour return drive to the pier and your ship.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 90.00 €
Prepare yourself for a once in a lifetime snorkel tour at the world famous Blue Hole of Belize.
You will be picked up directly from your ship and after a short boat ride, you will be swimming in the beautiful and mysterious Blue Hole located within the Lighthouse Reef.
As a barrier reef is surrounding the Blue Hole, even on windy days snorkelling is still enjoyable. You will see many species of tropical fish, numerous types of corals and sponges and many other kinds of marine life.
After approximately 1 h 30 of snorkelling at the Blue Hole, climb back aboard your boat and ride back to your ship.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 220.00 €